claymore

• Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: uma grande espada escocesa de dois gumes usada historicamente pelos highlanders, ou uma mina antipessoal projetada para lançar sua explosão na direção do inimigo que se aproxima.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a large double-edged broadsword historically used by Scottish Highlanders, or an antipersonnel land mine designed to direct its blast toward an approaching enemy.

1. Scottish BroadswordB2formalbritish

   A large, double-edged broadsword historically used by Scottish Highlanders, typically wielded with both hands.

   Claymore

   • The Highlander swung his claymore with great force.
   • Museums often display antique claymores from the 15th century.
   • Legends tell of warriors who wielded a claymore in battle.

2. Antipersonnel MineC1formal

   A type of directional antipersonnel land mine designed to project shrapnel toward an oncoming enemy.

   Mina Claymore

   • The soldiers were trained to deploy the claymore mine effectively.
   • A claymore mine can cover a wide area with shrapnel.
   • The military used claymore mines for perimeter defense.